Closed for Good Friday

The library will be closed on Friday, April 18th in observance of Good Friday. We will reopen on Saturday, April 19th at 9:30am. 

Event List

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This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "School Age" group.

Saturday Family Flick: Sonic the Hedgehog 3

Saturday, April 19, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Children's Storytime Room at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Film
Age Group:
Preschool, School Age
:

We can't wait to see you here!

Stop by for a showing of Sonic the Hedgehog 3 (PG) with the whole family.

Please bring any items the family needs to make your viewing experience cozy.

Open
Required
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Children's Storytime Room
Age Group: Preschool, School Age
Program Type: Film
Required
Event Details:

We can't wait to see you here!

Stop by for a showing of Sonic the Hedgehog 3 (PG) with the whole family.

Please bring any items the family needs to make your viewing experience cozy.

This event is in the "School Age" group.
This event is in the "Tweens (Ages 8-12)" group.

Nutmeg Newts

Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Children's Storytime Room at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12)
:

Join us for our monthly book club the Nutmeg Newts! The Nutmeg Newts Book Club is for children with a 4th through 6th grade reading level.

Open
Required
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Children's Storytime Room
Age Group: School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12)
Program Type: Book Club
Required
Event Details:

Join us for our monthly book club the Nutmeg Newts! The Nutmeg Newts Book Club is for children with a 4th through 6th grade reading level.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Earth Day Hydroponics Talk with Briana Gardner

Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room 5 at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Education, Nature/Wildlife
Age Group:
Children
:

Celebrate Earth Day by learning about hydroponics from expert horticulturalist Briana Gardner. 

Be ready to ask questions and get curious about this cool scientific process. 

Open
Required
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 5
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Education, Nature/Wildlife
Required
Event Details:

Celebrate Earth Day by learning about hydroponics from expert horticulturalist Briana Gardner. 

Be ready to ask questions and get curious about this cool scientific process. 

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "School Age" group.

Teddy Bear Clinic with Meriden Health Department

Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Children's Storytime Room at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Education, Games, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Children, Preschool, School Age
:

Join the Meriden Department of Health and Human Services for a Teddy Bear Clinic!

Open
Required
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Children's Storytime Room
Age Group: Children, Preschool, School Age
Program Type: Education, Games, Health & Wellness
Required
Event Details:

Join the Meriden Department of Health and Human Services for a Teddy Bear Clinic!

This event is in the "School Age" group.

Media Literacy with Girls Inc.

Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Children's Storytime Room at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Education, Special Event, Technology Class
Age Group:
School Age
:

Calling all girls! 

Learn how to be internet savvy during this cool learning series. 

This event is best suited for children ages 5 years old and older, and registration is required for this event. 

Open
Required
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Children's Storytime Room
Age Group: School Age
Program Type: Education, Special Event, Technology Class
Required
Event Details:

Calling all girls! 

Learn how to be internet savvy during this cool learning series. 

This event is best suited for children ages 5 years old and older, and registration is required for this event. 

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.

Bebés Activos Bilingual Playgroup

Friday, April 25, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Children's Storytime Room at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Bilingual, Storytime & Early Learning
Age Group:
Children, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool
:

Join us for a weekly bilingual playgroup! Children ages 0-5 years, their parents, grandparents, and caregivers get together to participate in activities designed to teach early literacy skills and enhance school readiness and success.

Open
Required
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Children's Storytime Room
Age Group: Children, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Bilingual, Storytime & Early Learning
Required
Event Details:

Join us for a weekly bilingual playgroup! Children ages 0-5 years, their parents, grandparents, and caregivers get together to participate in activities designed to teach early literacy skills and enhance school readiness and success.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Hydroponic How To

Saturday, April 26, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Entrance Hallway at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Education, Nature/Wildlife
Age Group:
Children
:

Have you seen our hydroponic garden Sprout?

Do you have questions on how hydroponics works?

Stop by to ask questions and learn about our hydroponic garden.

Open
Required
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Entrance Hallway
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Education, Nature/Wildlife
Required
Event Details:

Have you seen our hydroponic garden Sprout?

Do you have questions on how hydroponics works?

Stop by to ask questions and learn about our hydroponic garden.

This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "School Age" group.
This event is in the "Tweens (Ages 8-12)" group.

Drop-In: Hand Flyer Craft

Saturday, April 26, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Children's Project Room at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Art & Crafts
Age Group:
Preschool, School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12)
:

Create a ribbon flyer that doesn't have to leave your hand to soar at this event.

Children will use a wooden ring and ribbon to create a fun ribbon flyer.

Open
Required
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Children's Project Room
Age Group: Preschool, School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12)
Program Type: Art & Crafts
Required
Event Details:

Create a ribbon flyer that doesn't have to leave your hand to soar at this event.

Children will use a wooden ring and ribbon to create a fun ribbon flyer.

This event is in the "Children" group.

El día de los niños/El día de los libros

Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at 4:00pm - 8:00pm
Multi-Purpose Room 6 at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Art & Crafts, Bilingual, Games, Storytime & Early Learning
Age Group:
Children
:

Celebrate El día de los niños/El día de los libros at Meriden Public Library for the first time ever!

Open
Required
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Multi-Purpose Room 6
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Art & Crafts, Bilingual, Games, Storytime & Early Learning
Required
Event Details:

Celebrate El día de los niños/El día de los libros at Meriden Public Library for the first time ever!

This event is in the "School Age" group.
This event is in the "Tweens (Ages 8-12)" group.

STEAM Paper Airplanes

Thursday, May 1, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room 1+2+3 at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Games, STEAM
Age Group:
School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12)
:

Flying paper never looked so good!

Stop by the library to create a control paper airplane and then fold one of your own to test it against the control.

We can't wait to see you here!

Open
Required
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 1+2+3
Age Group: School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12)
Program Type: Games, STEAM
Required
Event Details:

Flying paper never looked so good!

Stop by the library to create a control paper airplane and then fold one of your own to test it against the control.

We can't wait to see you here!

This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "School Age" group.

Decorate a Rhythm Box

Saturday, May 3, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Children's Project Room at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Art & Crafts, Music
Age Group:
Preschool, School Age
:

Decorate your very own rhythm box and create some fun music after it has dried.

Open
Required
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Children's Project Room
Age Group: Preschool, School Age
Program Type: Art & Crafts, Music
Required
Event Details:

Decorate your very own rhythm box and create some fun music after it has dried.

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.

Wiggle Worms

Monday, May 5, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Storytime Room at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime & Early Learning
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers
:

Join Miss Holly for special storytime for ages 0-3. 

This storytime will be filled with songs, puppets, dancing, and more. 

Stay after storytime is over for playtime.

Open
Required
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Children's Storytime Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime & Early Learning
Required
Event Details:

Join Miss Holly for special storytime for ages 0-3. 

This storytime will be filled with songs, puppets, dancing, and more. 

Stay after storytime is over for playtime.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Sensory Playtime

Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Multi-Purpose Room 6 at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Art & Crafts, Civics & Community, Games, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Children
:

Join us for a sensory friendly playtime where children and caregivers can interact with several fun stations with transition time built in between activities. 

Registration is required to best accommodate sensory requests. 

Open
Required
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Multi-Purpose Room 6
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Art & Crafts, Civics & Community, Games, Health & Wellness
Required
Event Details:

Join us for a sensory friendly playtime where children and caregivers can interact with several fun stations with transition time built in between activities. 

Registration is required to best accommodate sensory requests. 

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.

Wiggle Worms

Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Storytime Room at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime & Early Learning
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers
:

Join Miss Holly for special storytime for ages 0-3. 

This storytime will be filled with songs, puppets, dancing, and more. 

Stay after storytime is over for playtime.

Open
Required
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Children's Storytime Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime & Early Learning
Required
Event Details:

Join Miss Holly for special storytime for ages 0-3. 

This storytime will be filled with songs, puppets, dancing, and more. 

Stay after storytime is over for playtime.

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.

Family Storytime

Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Children's Storytime Room at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Art & Crafts, Music, Storytime & Early Learning
Age Group:
Children, Preschool
:

Join Miss Melissa for a fun-filled storytime with music, stories, movement, and crafts.

This program is geared towards 2-5 year olds, but siblings are always welcome to join.

Open
Required
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Children's Storytime Room
Age Group: Children, Preschool
Program Type: Art & Crafts, Music, Storytime & Early Learning
Required
Event Details:

Join Miss Melissa for a fun-filled storytime with music, stories, movement, and crafts.

This program is geared towards 2-5 year olds, but siblings are always welcome to join.

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.

Wiggle Worms

Monday, May 12, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Storytime Room at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime & Early Learning
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers
:

Join Miss Holly for special storytime for ages 0-3. 

This storytime will be filled with songs, puppets, dancing, and more. 

Stay after storytime is over for playtime.

Open
Required
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Children's Storytime Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime & Early Learning
Required
Event Details:

Join Miss Holly for special storytime for ages 0-3. 

This storytime will be filled with songs, puppets, dancing, and more. 

Stay after storytime is over for playtime.

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.

Messy Makers

Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Project Room at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Art & Crafts
Age Group:
Children, Preschool
:

Come get messy with us! This month we're painting with marbles. We'll provide aprons but please come in clothes you don't mind getting messy.

Required
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Children's Project Room
Age Group: Children, Preschool
Program Type: Art & Crafts
Required
Event Details:

Come get messy with us! This month we're painting with marbles. We'll provide aprons but please come in clothes you don't mind getting messy.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Hydroponic How To

Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Entrance Hallway at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Education, Nature/Wildlife
Age Group:
Children
:

Have you seen our hydroponic garden Sprout?

Do you have questions on how hydroponics works?

Stop by to ask questions and learn about our hydroponic garden.

Required
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Entrance Hallway
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Education, Nature/Wildlife
Required
Event Details:

Have you seen our hydroponic garden Sprout?

Do you have questions on how hydroponics works?

Stop by to ask questions and learn about our hydroponic garden.

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.

Wiggle Worms

Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Storytime Room at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime & Early Learning
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers
:

Join Miss Holly for special storytime for ages 0-3. 

This storytime will be filled with songs, puppets, dancing, and more. 

Stay after storytime is over for playtime.

Open
Required
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Children's Storytime Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime & Early Learning
Required
Event Details:

Join Miss Holly for special storytime for ages 0-3. 

This storytime will be filled with songs, puppets, dancing, and more. 

Stay after storytime is over for playtime.

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.

Family Storytime

Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Children's Storytime Room at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Art & Crafts, Music, Storytime & Early Learning
Age Group:
Children, Preschool
:

Join Miss Melissa for a fun-filled storytime with music, stories, movement, and crafts.

This program is geared towards 2-5 year olds, but siblings are always welcome to join.

Open
Required
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Children's Storytime Room
Age Group: Children, Preschool
Program Type: Art & Crafts, Music, Storytime & Early Learning
Required
Event Details:

Join Miss Melissa for a fun-filled storytime with music, stories, movement, and crafts.

This program is geared towards 2-5 year olds, but siblings are always welcome to join.

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "School Age" group.
This event is in the "Tweens (Ages 8-12)" group.

Paracord Bracelets for Soldiers

Thursday, May 15, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Multi-Purpose Room 6 at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Art & Crafts
Age Group:
Children, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12)
:

Make something in honor of Memorial Day at this event! Help our active duty service members by creating paracord bracelets they can use while out on duty.

Open
Required
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Multi-Purpose Room 6
Age Group: Children, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12)
Program Type: Art & Crafts
Required
Event Details:

Make something in honor of Memorial Day at this event! Help our active duty service members by creating paracord bracelets they can use while out on duty.

This event is in the "School Age" group.
This event is in the "Tweens (Ages 8-12)" group.

Folktales & Origami for Kids & Tweens

Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room 5 at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Art & Crafts, Education, Holiday, Travel & Culture
Age Group:
School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12)
:

Celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month with us! 

Parents’ Choice Award winner Motoko regales families with delightful folktales from her native Japan, combined with hands-on origami activities. 

Open
Required
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 5
Age Group: School Age, Tweens (Ages 8-12)
Program Type: Art & Crafts, Education, Holiday, Travel & Culture
Required
Event Details:

Celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month with us! 

Parents’ Choice Award winner Motoko regales families with delightful folktales from her native Japan, combined with hands-on origami activities. 

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.

Wiggle Worms

Monday, May 19, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Storytime Room at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime & Early Learning
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers
:

Join Miss Holly for special storytime for ages 0-3. 

This storytime will be filled with songs, puppets, dancing, and more. 

Stay after storytime is over for playtime.

Required
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Children's Storytime Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime & Early Learning
Required
Event Details:

Join Miss Holly for special storytime for ages 0-3. 

This storytime will be filled with songs, puppets, dancing, and more. 

Stay after storytime is over for playtime.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Sensory Playtime

Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Meeting Room 5 at Meriden Public Library
Program Type:
Art & Crafts, Civics & Community, Games, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Children
:

Join us for a sensory friendly playtime where children and caregivers can interact with several fun stations with transition time built in between activities. 

Registration is required to best accommodate sensory requests. 

Required
Library Branch: Meriden Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 5
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Art & Crafts, Civics & Community, Games, Health & Wellness
Required
Event Details:

Join us for a sensory friendly playtime where children and caregivers can interact with several fun stations with transition time built in between activities. 

Registration is required to best accommodate sensory requests.